And although I'm grateful to have found another lender to get it done, it cost me more money in points, a higher interest rate because of the current rate was higher than previous, and I had to buy another appraisal for $750.The response I received from one of the founders of the company states: "We are not able to refund any amounts at this time as the time of quality control has passed....

But there are tons of areas where you can buy that are not in an HOA. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

So now I have both my personal residence and a leased property as STRs.Even though I live 3 hours away from my leased STR property, I've built a team that assists with managing it, so I don't have to be there all the time.Here are some key things I've learned:Regulations: Research the specific STR regulations in the state and city where you're looking to buy.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Don’t Just Buy—Negotiate – Winning in real estate isn’t just about finding deals, it’s about structuring them right.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Each investment property that you buy is eligible.

This does not align with buying most buildings in cash.Once you progress in your investing efforts you may come across more UHNW individuals, family offices and institutions who would take the lower return for limiting risk (all cash deal).

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.